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Realtrax reverse loop o-31

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Realtrax reverse loop o-31
Posted by AmStatic on Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:49 PM

Anyone know the track list/required tracks for a reversing loop for Realtrax right O-31 switch? I'm building a new shelf layout that needs a hidden reversing loop. I'm not worried about small curve radius; it'll be hidden behind the wall in a closet.

 

Any ideas? I'm having the toughest time trying to figure this out... I've searched all over the net.

 

Help would be SOOOOO appreciated!

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 24, 2010 9:00 PM

Mine is 072 with switches in it.  Sorry.

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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Sunday, January 24, 2010 9:27 PM

It won't allow you to run very long trains (110 inches or so), but here is what I would do:

Right hand 0-31 switch

3 10" straights connected to the straight path or the switch

4 0-31 RH curves

2 10" straigts

2 4.25 straights

connect to the curve of the 0-31 switch.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 24, 2010 10:08 PM

Wes... check your math... that is 5 curves, not 4. Wink

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Posted by AmStatic on Monday, January 25, 2010 8:04 AM

 Wow...you guys rock! Thanks for being kind to the "Forum Newbie".

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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Monday, January 25, 2010 8:53 AM

I'm going to have to fire my "editor" for letting that one slide through...at least the diagram was right!
Wes

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, January 25, 2010 10:07 AM

Thanks Wes for helping.   I deleted my RR Tracks as do not need it anymore.  Needed the room in computer. 

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